Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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YAPE, n. Altered form of Eng. ape. See P.L.D. § 97.4.Sc. 1829 E. Logan Restalrig xxii.:
They yapes o' French bodies that have na sense to ken what I wad be at.